Multifamily

Lancaster Pollard Reclaims Top Spot Among Seniors Housing HUD LEAN Lenders

by Jeff Shaw January 12, 2016

For the second time in three years, Lancaster Pollard can lay claim to being the most active seniors housing lender in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s LEAN mortgage insurance program. The Columbus, Ohio-based firm closed 65 loans totaling $531 million in fiscal year 2015 to earn the No. 1 ranking. (HUD’s fiscal year runs from Oct. 1 through Sept. 30.) What’s more, Lancaster Pollard’s activity in the HUD LEAN program in FY 2015 was more than double that of its next closest competitors, both in number of loans closed and total loan amount. Housing & Healthcare Finance LLC ranked as the No. 2 lender by dollar volume with a total loan amount of $264 million in FY 2015. Meanwhile, Capital Funding LLC recorded the second highest number of loans closed at 28. Lancaster Pollard’s No. 1 ranking shouldn’t come as a surprise. During the past six fiscal years, the company has generated the largest volume of HUD LEAN activity with 461 loans closed totaling $3.4 billion. In FY 2013, it also recorded the highest loan production among lenders in the program with $811.7 million in loans closed. Driving factors The vast majority of Lancaster Pollard’s deal volume …

January 12, 2016

Multifamily New York Northeast

Hampshire Properties Acquires 360-Unit Multifamily Property in New York

by Amy Works January 12, 2016

FISHKILL, N.Y. — Hampshire Properties has acquired The Village at Merritt Park, a 360-unit multifamily property located at 80 Jefferson Blvd. in Fishkill, from TGM Associates for an undisclosed price. Situated on 41 acres, the property consists of 16 two-story residential buildings and resort-style amenities, including tennis and basketball courts, a 24-hour fitness center, movie theater, children’s playground and heated swimming pool. Andrew Merin, Karen Iman, David Bernhaut, Gary Gabriel, Brian Whitmer, Kyle Schmidt and Ryan Dowd of Cushman & Wakefield brokered the transaction.

January 12, 2016

Loans Multifamily New York Northeast Seniors Housing

Love Funding Secures $9.1M in Refinancing for Affordable Seniors Housing Property in Brooklyn

by Amy Works January 12, 2016

NEW YORK CITY — Love Funding has secured a $9.1 million loan for the refinancing of the Scheuer House of Coney Island, an affordable seniors housing property located in Brooklyn. Situated on 1.3 acres, the high-rise property features 197 age-restricted studio and one-bedroom apartments, 98 percent of which are Section 8 Units. Additionally, the property is within walking distance to the Coney Island boardwalk and amusement park. The borrower, JASA, will use the loan to renovate and upgrade the building. Planned enhancements include elevator upgrades, new kitchens, bathroom refurbishments, renovations of community common spaces and flood risk prevention measures. Laura Saull-Smith of Love Funding arranged the loan for the borrower through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s 223(f) program.

January 12, 2016

Mixed-Use Multifamily New York Northeast Retail

Ariel Property Advisors Arranges $7M Sale of Development Site in East Harlem

by Amy Works January 12, 2016

NEW YORK CITY — Ariel Property Advisors has brokered the sale of a 50-foot wide vacant lot at 1655 Madison Ave. in Manhattan’s East Harlem neighborhood. The property sold for $7 million, or $391 per buildable square foot. The site is zoned R7-2/C1-5, which provides as-of-right approximately 17,887 buildable square feet for mixed-use development or 24,375 buildable square feet with the inclusion of a community facility bonus. Victor Sozio, Shimon Shkury, Michael Tortorici, Matthew Gillis and Josh Berkowitz of Ariel Property Advisors represented the seller, a private investor, while Michelle Abramov of Highcap Group represented the buyers, a private group of international investors, in the transaction.

January 12, 2016

Multifamily Southeast Virginia

LCOR Closes $100.3M Construction Loan from Wells Fargo for Apartment Development in Metro D.C.

by John Nelson January 12, 2016

ARLINGTON, VA. — LCOR has closed a $100.3 million construction loan from Wells Fargo for The Altaire, a Class A multifamily development in Arlington’s Crystal City district. The two-tower development will feature a 150-unit property and a 300-unit property, with each building featuring floor-to-ceiling glass facades and several balconies. LCOR plans to break ground this month, with delivery slated for the second quarter of 2018. The project team includes general contractor Balfour Beatty, architect SK & I and interior designer Akseizer Design Group. Community amenities at the LEED Gold-certified asset will include a landscaped courtyard, outdoor pool area with fire pits, fitness center, clubroom, sky lounge and two rooftop terraces.

January 12, 2016

Michigan Midwest Multifamily Student Housing

EdR to Build $90M Off-Campus Student Housing Near Michigan State

by Christina Cannon January 12, 2016

EAST LANSING, MICH. — EdR will build an off-campus student housing development in East Lansing under a joint-venture agreement with RISE: A Real Estate Company (formerly Ambling University Development Group). EdR will develop, construct and manage a mixed-use student community located within walking distance of the Michigan State University campus. EdR will own 90 percent of the $90 million development, serve as managing partner, and be responsible for leasing and management of the community. Construction began recently on the unnamed wrap-style project of 824 beds in a mix of one-, two- and four-bedroom apartments. The development will also feature more than 4,000 square feet of retail space. Apartments will include private bedrooms and baths, washers and dryers, furnishings and granite countertops. Community amenities will include a covered parking garage, computer center, study room, fitness center, and two courtyards with grilling stations, televisions and volleyball courts. The property is scheduled to open in the summer of 2017.

January 12, 2016

Midwest Multifamily Ohio Seniors Housing

SLIB Arranges $6.3M Sale of Two Assisted Living Communities in Ohio

by Christina Cannon January 12, 2016

FINDLAY AND SPRINGFIELD, OHIO — Senior Living Investment Brokerage has arranged the sale of Fox Run Manor in Findlay, about 50 miles south of Toledo, and a second unnamed community in Springfield, about 50 miles west of Columbus, for $6.4 million. A private owner based in Kentucky purchased the assisted living communities, which have a combined 147 units, from an undisclosed seller. Fox Run was built in 1984, and comprises 52,591 square feet on approximately four acres. Occupancy at the time of sale was 78 percent. The Springfield community was built in 1989 and comprises 53,382 square feet on 5.4 acres. Occupancy at the time of sale was 82 percent. Ryan Saul led the SLIB team in the transaction.

January 12, 2016

Illinois Midwest Multifamily Student Housing

Gilbane Begins Construction on 30 East Apartments in Chicago’s South Loop

by Christina Cannon January 12, 2016

CHICAGO— Gilbane Development Co. has begun construction on 30 East, a new apartment community in Chicago’s South Loop. The site is located one block west of Grant Park and is near seven colleges and universities comprising more than 26,000 students. The 16-story, 150,000-square-foot building, designed by Chicago-based architect Solomon Cordwell Buenz, will feature 255 beds within 134 apartment units. It will be completed for occupancy by August 2017. Residents will have access to building amenities including a club room, café, tech hub, fitness center, lounge areas, gaming areas, study rooms and indoor bicycle storage. Outdoor terraces will feature gas grills, a fire pit, large screen outdoor TV, indoor/outdoor fireplace and several seating areas for social interaction. High-speed Internet and Wi-Fi will be available throughout the building. Additionally, 8,000 square feet of retail space will be located on the ground floor. Apartments will be fully furnished with private bedrooms and bathrooms, floor-to-ceiling windows, in-unit washers and dryers, walk-in closets, fully equipped kitchen and a flat-screen TV. Floor plans include studio, convertible, two-, three-, and four-bedroom units. 30 East will be professionally managed and feature individual leases by the bed.

January 12, 2016

Loans Multifamily Seniors Housing Washington Western

CBRE Arranges $20.1M Acquisition Financing for Assisted Living Community Near Seattle

by Nellie Day January 11, 2016

MUKILTEO, WASH. — CBRE National Senior Housing has arranged a $22.1 million loan for Capitol Seniors Housing, which will use the money to acquire and renovate Harbour Pointe Retirement & Assisted Living Community, a 107-unit independent living and assisted living community in the Seattle suburb of Mukilteo. Capitol, a Washington, D.C.-based owner and developer, plans to use $1 million of the loan to convert 31 assisted living units into a memory care wing for the 104,523-square-food community, among other improvements. The non-recourse, floating-rate loan includes a five-year term with 36 months of interest-only payments. A national bank is providing the capital. Capitol will lease the property to Milestone Retirement Communities, a Vancouver, Wash.-based operator of 30 communities in 10 states. Aron Will, executive vice president, led the CBRE team in the transaction.

January 11, 2016

Multifamily Student Housing Utah Western

Redstone Residential To Manage Multifamily Community in Utah

by Nellie Day January 11, 2016

ST. GEORGE, UTAH — Redstone Residential has been awarded management of two new communities comprised of 1,084 beds. The two communities are Gateway at Lubbock, a 748-bed community that serves students at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, as well as Canyonlands Apartments, a 336-bed project adjacent to Dixie State University in St. George.

January 11, 2016

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